Gnocchi is a great addition to soups and stews and even meaty casseroles, or anywhere you might use potatoes. They’re even great sautéed with fresh herbs like sage and thyme then sprinkled with Parmigiano Reggiano just before serving.

Chickpeas are about as old as time in most Mediterranean cultures. Older than tomatoes in fact (in the Mediterranean world that is). So naturally, the combination of hummus and our spicy Tomato 'Nduja just made complete and total sense

It’s not the Queen we’re talking about here. It’s a double ‘g’ and ‘reggina’ actually refers to Reggio Calabria, that section of the Calabrian peninsula that looks straight across the narrow strip of sea known as the Strait of Messina to Sicily.

Tomato 'Nduja is a spicy and spreadable meatless salami inspired by the traditional fiery pork spread from Calabria, Italy. You can find it at NYC Whole Foods. citysaucery.com sells it, as does Union Square Greenmarket.

If you’re a fan of 'nduja (the spreadable, spicy Calabrian take on salumi) but don’t want the meat, we’ve found your match: A vegan tomato-based 'nduja with all of that bracing spice along with fruity, sweet tomatoes.